Chair’s columnBy Yolaine DauphinAdministrative Law, July 2013A message from Section Chair Yolaine Dauphin.
Chair’s columnBy Sandra BlakeWomen and the Law, June 2013A message from Chair Sandra Blake.
Chair’s columnBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, June 2013A message from Section Chair William Scott.
Chair’s columnBy Hon. Ann B. JorgensenBench and Bar, June 2013A message from Section Chair Ann Jorgensen.
Chair’s columnBy Daniel R. SaeediRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2013An update on the Committee's activities from Chair Daniel Saeedi.
Chair’s columnBy Sandra BlakeWomen and the Law, May 2013A look at the Committee's recent and upcoming activities.
Chair’s columnBy Hon. Ann B. JorgensenBench and Bar, May 2013Judge Ann Jorgensen writes in honor of the 55th Anniversary of Law Day.
Chair’s columnBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, April 2013A message from Section Chair Bill Scott.
Chair’s columnBy Sheila HarrellAdministrative Law, March 2013An introduction to the issue from Section Chair Sheila Harrell.
Chair’s columnBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, March 2013A message from Section Chair William J. Scott, Jr.
Chair’s columnBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, February 2013Bill Scott, Family Law Section Chair, calls for a review of the sweeping changes to the IMDMA proposed by HB1452 in the current Illinois Legislature.
Chair’s columnBy Susan M. BrazasGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2013Numbers don’t lie, they say, and so we can’t look the other way but have to face them: Alcoholism and substance abuse among lawyers is double the rate for the general population. The ARDC estimates that substance abuse is a factor in 50% of the disciplinary cases that come before them.
Chair’s columnBy Sandra BlakeWomen and the Law, January 2013A message from Committee Chair Sandy Blake.
Chair’s columnBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, January 2013A Chicago newspaper columnist, Sydney J. Harris, used to report occasionally on facts and information that he learned while looking up other things. Information comes to me in that manner or, since I am now affiliated with a law firm that has many practice areas other than Family Law, information comes to me via tax practitioners, estate planners and other lawyers who do things that I do not understand.
Chair’s columnBy Sheila HarrellAdministrative Law, January 2013A message from Administrative Law Section Chair Sheila Harrell.
Chair’s column—Child support plusBy William J. Scott, Jr.Family Law, May 2013The debate continues about what kind of child support system Illinois should have.
Chair’s commentBy Beth L. FancsaliJune 2013A message from incoming Chair Beth Fancsali.
Chair’s cornerBy Charles G. BrownTrusts and Estates, June 2013A message from Section Chair Charles Brown, whose term concludes at the end of this month.
Changes in the IRS Independent Contractor Classification ProgramBy Lisa B. PetkunLabor and Employment Law, May 2013The modified voluntary classification settlement program allows employers to voluntarily reclassify workers who were treated as independent contractors prospectively in exchange for immunity for the past.
Changes to the Adoption Act intended to reduce time to terminationBy Anne BartoloChild Law, December 2013Late last summer, the Illinois Legislature passed SB 1686, amending the Adoption Act by changing the measuring time frame for parents to make reasonable progress toward their Court-ordered services in order to avoid termination of their parental rights.
Chief Judge James F. Holderman’s final “State of the Court” addressBy Hon. James F. HoldermanFederal Civil Practice, June 2013Judge Holderman's seven-year term as chief judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will expire on July 1, 2013.
Chief Judge James F. Holderman’s final “State of the Court” addressBy Hon. James F. HoldermanBench and Bar, June 2013Judge Holderman's seven-year term as chief judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will expire on July 1, 2013.
Child support enforcement and creation of a substantial fugitive class of offendersBy Joseph N. DuCantoFamily Law, August 2013Meaningful change in child support enforcement must first deal with modification or elimination of federal law absolutely prohibiting any settlement, reduction or forgiveness of child support awards by any state tribunal.
Child support income withholding notices not just an afterthoughtBy Jennifer A. Shaw & Barry T. UnderwoodFamily Law, September 2013Within the last 18 months, significant changes have been made to both Federal and State laws governing IWOs. Failure to recognize the latest protocols could result in complaints to the ARDC or charges of malpractice as the penalties attributable to employers who fail to withhold are substantial.
